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PJ02 YMS

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 YMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,661 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,910 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 42,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspention unit weeping

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,853 miles

Suspect n/s/r inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,839 miles

Slight weap of fluid from rear centre suspension component

Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,972 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres in very poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,972 miles

Spare tyre defective

front tyres in very poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,997 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,838 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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PJ02 YMS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ02 YMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ02 YMS registered?

PJ02 YMS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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The MOT history for PJ02 YMS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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